Game version
Bear trail: a partner lays out a trail with two cones and you bear-crawl it, nudging the ball. Swap and make a new trail each round.
Bear Crawl Ball Push
Crawl on hands and feet while pushing the ball, building a strong trunk and shoulders.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth soccer coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Get into a bear crawl with knees just off the ground.
Core: Medium. Take breaks when you need.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Soccer ball, 2 cones
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Fitness
The steps
How it works
- Get into a bear crawl with knees just off the ground.
- Push the ball along the ground with one hand as you crawl.
- Crawl 8 yards and back.
- Do 4 rounds.
Coaching point
Flat back, knees low.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a trail: Less (short), Core (medium), More (a little longer). Take breaks when you need.
Story
You are a bear pushing a pinecone through the forest.
My best
Beat your own count
Take breaks when you need. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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